Imagine having a high-tech eye in the sky that can spot hidden minerals and monitor mine safety from space. It combines satellite images with ground data and uses smart computer programs to map out where to dig and how to clean up old sites. It's like a digital health check for the entire life of a mine, from discovery to closure.
Mining companies face high costs and uncertainty during mineral exploration and struggle with the environmental liabilities of mine tailings and closure.
The IPOP web-interface, featuring Mineral Prospectivity Mapping, a 3D LiquidEarth plugin, and a Mining Residues Package for tailings characterization.
If you are a mineral exploration firm dealing with high costs and uncertainty in finding new deposits — this project developed Mineral Prospectivity Mapping that reduces exploration risks and costs.
If you are a mine operator dealing with environmental footprints from waste piles — this project developed an Inventory Map and Mining Residues Package that turns waste into extractable materials.
If you are a closure specialist dealing with ground stability and environmental monitoring — this project developed a web-based platform that ensures mine safety and reduces environmental impact during post-closure.
Based on available project data, the platform will be commercialised for industry customers, but specific pricing details are not provided.
The technology is being demonstrated at 3 European pilot sites in Spain, Albania, and Sweden to validate its applicability and replicability in various mining contexts.
Based on available project data, the final product is a commercialisable web-based digital platform, though specific licensing terms are not listed.
The project includes a specific EO plugin for the LiquidEarth software to enable 3D modelling of mining operations.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, indicating the development and validation phase is ongoing.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 64% industry ratio, comprising 9 industrial partners including 8 SMEs. This strong commercial lean, combined with 2 universities and 3 research centers across 9 countries, suggests a high focus on market viability and practical application rather than pure theory.
Contact Norges Geotekniske Institutt AS for partnership inquiries.
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